Most sacks through the first 5 seasons of an NFL career since 1982, among active players
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Reggie White’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Elijah Ponder, would need 23.5 a game over his next 3 seasons.
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reggie White1985 – 1989 | 81 | |
| Aidan Hutchinson2022 – 20262026 still being played | 48 | |
| Nik Bonitto2022 – 20262026 still being played | 41.5 | |
| Will Anderson Jr.2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons | 39.5 | |
| George Karlaftis2022 – 20262026 still being played | 34.5 | |
| Byron Young2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons | 32 | |
| Travon Walker2022 – 20262026 still being played | 30.5 | |
| Tuli Tuipulotu2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons | 29 | |
| Boye Mafe2022 – 20262026 still being played | 25.5 | |
| Will McDonald IV2023 – 20264 of 5 seasons | 24.5 |
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Method
- Box scores start in 1950, so 248 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- The data has sacks for every game since 1982, so 1,093 careers from before then aren't here.
- An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.